MNC pharma cos may be afflicted by pneumonia virus

Aurobindo Pharma, Cadila Healthcare and Serum Institute are readying their vaccine candidates. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The duopoly of pneumonia vaccines in India is in for some......

Test career ends, but 'Brand Dhoni' all set for new innings

Mahendra Singh Dhoni dropped a bombshell on Tuesday by announcing his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, but Brand Dhoni will continue to play a long innings. For one, he will......

Merck & Co wins injunction against Indian firm over diabetes drugs

MSD, a unit of US drugmaker Merck & Co, said it has won an injunction against India's Aprica Pharmaceuticals and a source said this will stop Aprica launching generic versions of two diabetes drugs......

FDI inflows expected to improve: Sharma

India is expecting a healthy flow of foreign direct investment during the current year on the back of renewed interest of overseas investors."I admit that last year was a difficult year. "It was......

Being a superstar doesn't change anything for me: Shamar

'I still remain a country boy and nothing changes for me.' IMAGE: West Indies pace sensation Shamar Joseph was roped in by Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2024 as replacement for England's Mark Wood.......

IPL 2024: Last Dance for Dhoni & Co?

The IPL's bright lights shine on everyone, but even legends age. As the new season approaches, whispers of retirement surround some of the league's most beloved veterans Mahendra Singh Dhoni, David......

'Kohli has another four-five years of IPL left in him'

IMAGE: Refreshed, returning Kohli good for RCB's fortunes for IPL 2024, feels former India player S Badrinath. Photograph: BCCI A rejuvenated Virat Kohli will be in a good mental frame after......

'Thank you Gavaskar sir...but there is only one MSD, I am happy to be Dhruv'

IMAGE: Dhruv Jurel put up a memorable performance during his debut in India’s home series against England. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters He might be drawing comparisons with Mahendra Singh......

Practice and process: How Jurel cracked Test code

'The discussion before this innings with Dhruv was 'go down to the level of your practice and everything will be fine'. The talk is always about staying hungry.' SCORECARD IMAGE: It has taken......